Sometimes people want a Feng Shui appointment for no other reason than they believe it would make them feel better in their space. Sometimes a person moves into an office or a home and instantly realizes that something is wrong----it just doesn't feel right. There are times when a person can pinpoint unfortunate circumstances beginning right after a move. These people usually begin their thought with: "Ever since I moved in here..." An observation such as this would validate having a Feng Shui appointment.

The cost and length of an appointment depends upon the approach the consultant is taking. When working with the Compass School, the costs are usually around $500 involving a couple of visits at 2 hours each. Specific birth data is required of each member of the family living in the house (place, date and time.)

If the consultant's perspective is from the Western version of Feng Shui, there is typically one visit lasting 2-3 hours. The cost for this can range from $63/hour to $150/hour, depending on the consultant's experience and schooling.

It is not necessary to clean or change anything before a consultant comes. In fact, it would be helpful to let a consultant see your lifestyle. The only preparation you need to do is to have a blueprint or a scaled drawing available to the consultant. Some consultants will ask for this in advance; others will ask for it when they get to your space. This all depends on the consultant's style of working.

Results can vary from 15 minutes to 15 days. Sometimes it takes a month or two. Obviously, it depends on the changes you're asking for. Sometimes a house will sell within the first hour after a Feng Shui consultation. But sometimes a new job takes a couple months before all the right things fall into place. And sometimes we don't always recognize the change--having a car insurance premium drop in cost may not look like what you had in mind when you specified that you wanted more money. It is important to be open to what may come your way and to watch for subtle changes. Likewise it is important to trust that it will unfold in the right and proper timing for you.

There are no set parameters for how often a Feng Shui consultation is warranted. Certainly whenever there are major changes in your life it would be good time to consult with someone. Some people feel good having an annual "check-up." Others feel like they had a lot to implement after the initial consultation so they want a follow-up within a few months. The decision to have a follow-up appointment is individual.